Mellieha Bay Things To Do
Beaches
The gorgeous Mellieha Bay beach is the longest beach in the area with lovely clean, shallow water and golden sands. Swimmers love it and it is safe for the kids. I does get a bit crowded at weekends. This beach is so nice that the locals use it too. Nearby Golden Bay is delightful too. Mellieha beach features loads of friendly little kiosks that sell cool, fresh local and exotic fruit salads, ice cold drinks and ice creams, and there are places to hire sunbeds and beach umbrellas.
Explore the Town
The town centre of Mellieha is packed with interesting and useful shops, restaurants selling delicious local and international food and friendly cafes with chilled outdoor seating. The town’s side streets are pretty, typically Maltan, giving an insight into the lives of the people who live here all year round. Folk sit outside their houses on warm evenings chatting, a good way to meet the locals.
Popeye Village
The kids will love this feature of Malta! Popeye Village was originally built as a film set but now it’s a magical place for children, with a museum as well as live puppet shows and a funfair.
The Feast of Our Lady of Victories
If you visit between 30th August and 8th September you can join in with the big celebrations for the Feast of our Lady of Victories. One long party covering the whole week, filled with exciting displays of fireworks, live music and folk dancing, local arts and crafts and a spectacular procession.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieha
Fancy some history? Our lady of Mellieha church faces onto a really pretty ancient square with a sparkling fountain and trees. This is a little oasis away from the holiday turmoil. Or visit the Parish Church complex complete with wonderful medieval cathedrals clinging to the slopes.
Ancient Art
There’s an ancient painting in Mellieha Sanctuary Cave, of the Madonna and Child. Allegedly, painted in 60AD by St Luke whilst he was shipwrecked here, but more likely a medieval piece of art. All the same it is a pretty thing and well worth the visit if you’re an art buff.
